Monthly Archives: April 2011

Five Outdoor Flooring Ideas

Often times, we tend to take for granted the outdoor part of our house, like the patio and deck. But just like any part of our home, it deserves a lot of attention, as it still adds to the beauty and overall appeal. A great material to use for outdoor flooring is tile. It is [...]

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Find the Right Home for You

When you plan to buy a home, the process can seem overwhelming. Here are a few suggestions as you begin the process to make your search more successful. Start with money. Talk to your bank or a mortgage broker to see how large a mortgage you can qualify for. Then take that number and factor [...]

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How To Remove Easter Egg Dye From Carpet

Easter is only a few days away! This year seems to be flying by! We hope you and your family have some fun plans to color Easter eggs! We thought we’d provide some helpful cleaning tips on how to remove Easter egg dye from carpet, just in case someone in your family has an accident. [...]

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Careful Use of Color

With its white walls, white flooring and white furniture, why does this room work so well? Let’s take a look at what is happening here. There are three reasons why this white room works: good architecture, black accents, and a judicious use of color. To start, white has no forgiveness. Color is a great distracter. [...]

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Plan for Baking with your Children

Certain activities are fun to share with a child. Baking cookies is definitely one of them. It can be a learning activity that covers math, following instructions and accurate measuring. Baking also has the advantage of providing its own snacks at the end of the effort. Preparation makes the difference between fun and frustration with [...]

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Engineered Wood: Beautiful and Workable

If you haven’t looked at engineered wood for a while, you may be surprised at the variety of wood types and finishes. They are also just as lovely as solid wood floors once installed. Depending upon your needs, engineered wood may be the best choice, or even the only choice. For homes with concrete subfloors, [...]

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Pick Rug for Comfort

Do your children love to spend time on the family-room floor, whether watching TV, playing games or just talking together? Are you a floor-sitter yourself? If so, it may be time to look at flooring for comfort as much as style. Choosing an area rug with comfort in mind may seem unusual, but it can [...]

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Five Reasons to Choose Porcelain Tiles

If you are looking to give your home a more luxurious look, you can go for porcelain tiles. The use of porcelain tiles is an emerging trend in interior design. Porcelain tiles are actually a type of ceramic tile. They are composed of clay, quartz and water. However, they are blazed at different temperatures and [...]

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Erinn Valencich Interior Designer/Style Expert, “As Seen On HGTV”

Erinn Valencich Interior Designer/Style Expert, “As Seen On HGTV” Interior designer/style expert Erinn Valencich is known for her elegant, glamorous, contemporary style. In addition to her work as an interior designer/style expert, Erinn has hosted several specials for “HGTV”. Erinn owns a multi-faceted design company in California, has designed rooms for numerous celebrities, and currently [...]

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